Kael Veyris floated above a small cluster of planets, sipping tea.
Not because he needed it.
Not because anyone asked.
Because the Universe Tree suggested he enjoy it.
Nyx hovered nearby.
You're inviting… Zeus, Odin, Shiva, and a few others to tea.
Kael shrugged.
Yes. They're all emanations. Think of it as…a polite genealogy meeting.From the Canopy of the Universe Tree, each god appeared:
Zeus shimmered with lightning, casually spilling sparks onto the table.
Odin wore all seeing eyes on a scarf, nodding gravely at the planets.
Shiva twirled gently, limbs multiplying, politely swirling tea cups in their rotations.
Amaterasu glowed warmly, illuminating the planetary table just enough to read the biscuit labels.
Each god bowed slightly, not out of fear, but because they were leaves of a tree whose roots were far below them.
Kael sipped.
Please. No mortal gestures. Just try not to break reality while drinking.
Zeus raised an eyebrow.
We'll do our best.
Shiva grinned.
Your patience is intriguing, Root. I existed at the Roots, where everything began.
The gods They were beautiful, chaotic emanations in the Canopy.
Powerful Certainly.
Threatening. Barely noticeable.
I could erase a timeline before a lightning bolt struck,
but here I was discussing sugar preferences.
The Verdant Continuum shuffled in, whispering.
The Canopy is… taller than we imagined.
Yes Nyx replied, floating beside them.
But the Roots decide if it stands. Odin tried to pour tea and accidentally summoned a tiny black hole.
Kael waved a finger.
The black hole politely rewound itself into the kettle.
Precision he said, sipping.
Even cosmic beings should not interrupt tea time.
Shiva laughed.
Your sense of humor is terrifying, Root.
The gods sat.
The races observed quietly.
Reality bent only slightly just enough to let the tea flow smoothly.
Kael Veyris, the Root of existence, sat smiling.
Not ruling.
Not dominating.
Just enjoying the absurdity of having gods over for tea.
And the Universe Tree rustled approvingly.